Match Preview: Bootle FC Women vs Parkland FC Women

By Freddie Bullen

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Bootle FC Women’s Liverpool WYFL campaign as they welcome Parkland FC Women to their home ground. The squad will be eager to get off to a strong start and secure all three points in what promises to be an exciting opening fixture. With a fresh season ahead, the players and staff alike will be hoping to build momentum early and set the tone for the months to come.

Bootle return to competitive action following a challenging pre-season schedule. The team showed their fighting spirit in a thrilling 8-goal contest at Chesterfield High School against a strong Liverpool Feds side, eventually sharing the spoils in what was a fantastic advert for women’s football. However, the remainder of pre-season proved difficult, with the girls suffering heavy defeats to Maghull Ladies, Tranmere Rovers Development, and Vauxhall Motors. Despite the setbacks, the matches provided valuable experience and an opportunity to identify areas for improvement ahead of the season.

Tomorrow’s opponents, Parkland FC Women, are also new entrants to the Liverpool WYFL. Their competitive debut was also their first ever match as a football club, and they announced themselves in style with a convincing 5–1 victory over Sefton Park Rangers. That historic result will no doubt give them confidence heading into this weekend’s clash, and Bootle will need to be ready for the challenge of facing a side eager to make their mark in their inaugural season.

With both clubs fresh to the league, tomorrow’s encounter is more than just a season opener—it is a chance for either team to lay down an early marker. Bootle will be determined to bounce back from a tough pre-season and show their quality, while Parkland will look to build on their dream debut performance. Supporters can expect a competitive, entertaining fixture as both teams begin their journey in the Liverpool WYFL.

Parkland FC Women – Club Fact File

• Founded: 2025

• Ground: Parkland Sports Club